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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Solar sector has huge potential to benefit energy extensive sectors – Shri Nitin Gadkari
Adopt innovative and economically viable business models which can help all the sectors: Shri Nitin Gadkari to Solar Industry representatives
Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari today held meeting via video conferencing with the members of Maha Solar Sangathan to understand the opportunities in the solar energy sector.
The Minister highlighted the importance of solar energy and said that the sector has a huge potential and can help to reduce the electricity cost significantly. He further mentioned that sectors such as agriculture, warehousing etc. are energy extensive sectors and proper commercial use of solar energy such as solar water pump for irrigation and solar electricity for cold storage can contribute towards reducing power cost.
The Union Minister emphasized on the need of export enhancement along with import substitution to replace foreign imports with domestic production. He highlighted that India still imports energy efficient solar panels and encouraged the manufactures to make India self-reliant with the help of “Make in India” products.
The Minister mentioned that for providing much-needed impetus to the MSME sector to deal with the current economic instability, the government has announced several measures under Special Economic Package: Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan including collateral free automatic loan, which will allow the MSMEs to enhance working capital by 20% without providing additional collateral.
Shri Gadkari urged the industry representatives to come up with some new, innovative and economically viable business model which can be implemented in various sector such as agriculture, warehousing etc. to provide low cost sustainable energy. He said that this will not only help to reduce the cost of energy in various sector but also give the required thrust for “Make in India” initiative.
He opined that industry should focus more on innovation, entrepreneurship, science and technology, research skill and experiences to convert the knowledge into wealth.
The Minister recalled that Government of Japan has offered special package to its industries for withdrawing Japanese investments from China and move elsewhere. He said that this can be an opportunity for India to attract foreign investment in the country.
Some of the questions asked and the suggestions given included: Addition of Solar PV in the list of technology under CLCSS scheme, revision of turnover limit in the new MSME definition, subsidy on export for MSME to encourage the manufacturing and reduce import etc.
Shri Gadkari responded to the questions from representatives and assured all possible help from the government.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 184.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 16.16 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,84,53,57,015
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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16,16,82,006
More than 184.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 16.16 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Maharashtra with purchase of over 304.00 LMTs of paddy upto 24.11.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 258.02 LMT showing an increase of 17.82 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 304.00 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.38 LMT which is 66.57 % of total procurement.
About 27.18 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 57395.74 crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 45.24 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 24.11.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 81813.04 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.441.74 Crores benefitting 47160 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 24.11.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Odisha. Till 24.11.2020 a quantity of 2408501 cotton bales valuing Rs. 7162.88 Crore has been procured benefitting 484352 farmers.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Krishi Siksha
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana  was launched to develop human resource in organic farming, natural farming and cow based economy for environmental sustenance and soil health. It was started with establishment of 100 centres. Under this scheme, 108 training programmes were organized for the awareness of the farmers during the period of operation.
Training programmes were organized for the farmers under PDDUUKSY in the field of organic farming, natural farming and other related latest technologies. This has brought awareness about organic and natural farming. As organic and naturally raised commodities/ produce fetch more price, therefore, it is a step towards doubling their earnings.
Agricultural Education Division, under its three year action plan provided need based support in critical areas to Agricultural Universities for strengthening and quality assurance of higher agricultural education in the country.
As a part of the undergraduate curriculum in agricultural university, each undergraduate student in agriculture has to opt for the Student READY  programme, which aims to provide rural entrepreneurship awareness to them during final year of their study.
The undergraduate students provide support for the livelihood improvement of small and marginal farmers in terms of providing information about facilities extended by the government, scientific and technical knowhow, selection of crops, marketing of their produce etc.
Details of training programmes organised under Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana  State/UT wise including Gujarat:
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Sl. No.
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Name of the State
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Total no. of training programme organised
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-
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Andhra Pradesh
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1
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-
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Assam
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6
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-
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Bihar
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8
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-
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Chhatisgarh
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1
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-
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Delhi
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1
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-
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Gujarat
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2
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-
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Haryana
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2
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-
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Himachal Pradesh
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1
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-
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Jammu & Kashmir
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1
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-
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Jharkhand
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5
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-
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Karnataka
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7
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-
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Madhya Pradesh
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4
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-
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Maharashtra
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20
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-
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Manipur
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1
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-
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Nagaland
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6
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-
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Orissa
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1
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-
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Port Blair
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6
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-
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Punjab
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1
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-
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Rajasthan
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9
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-
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Sikkim
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6
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-
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Tamil Nadu
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1
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-
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Telangana
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6
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-
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Uttar Pradesh
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10
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-
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Uttarakhand
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2
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Total
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108
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This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
CENTRE IS GIVING TOP PRIORITY FOR EDUCATION AND HEALTH: SRI BANDARU DATTATREYA, MINISTER OF STATE  FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT, GOVERNMENRT OF INDIA
- "Centre has sanctioned 1200 Crores of rupees to Telangana State under National Health Mission"
Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Union Minister for Labour and Employment, inspected the functioning of Central Government Health Scheme  Wellness Center, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad today. He held detailed discussions with CGHS officials about the functioning of CGHS Wellness Centers in Hyderabad. While addressing the gathering on the occasion, Shri Dattatreya said that the Union Government is giving top priority to Health and Education. He also said that the Centre has allocated Rupees 1200 Crores to Education and Health departments of Telangana State. Rupees 72 Crores was sanctioned to KMC, Warangal. Another Rupees 72 Crores was sanctiioned to RIMS, Adilabad. And the Centre has accepted the proposal of setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences  in Telangana State. The NDA Government is providing financial help for establishing kidney dialysis centers in every district in the country. Keeping in view of the lack of Doctors and the experience of Government Doctors the age of Government Doctors increased to three years. The Minister also said that there are 1.5 Lakh beneficiaries under CGHS in Hyderabad City. There are 4000 persons of beneficiaries under the CGHS Wellness Center, Himayathnagar. He also said that in the larger interest the dispensary will be converted in to poly clinic. About 2 Acres 97 Yards land is under the control of CGHS, Himayathnagar.
The Union Minister has given a clarion call to people to participate in Swachch Bharat Abhiyan and make the City Clean and Green. Local MLA Shri Chintala Ramachandra Reddy, Dr. Vijayabhaskar, Additional Director, CGHS, have also participated in the event.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
220.66 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
4,358 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 57,410
Active cases stand at 0.13%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.69%
12,932 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,43,35,977
9,355 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
92.60 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,29,175 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 143.83 Cr
More than 63 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.38%
13,154 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 82,402
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 46 days
With the administration of 63,91,282 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 143.83 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,53,47,226 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,87,375
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2nd Dose
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97,01,876
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,85,386
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2nd Dose
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1,68,75,942
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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49,76,01,405
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2nd Dose
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32,67,56,163
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,40,91,039
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2nd Dose
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14,90,18,597
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,11,54,096
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2nd Dose
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9,43,50,863
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Total
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1,43,83,22,742
7,486 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,42,58,778.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.38%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 15,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for last 63 days now.
13,154 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 82,402. Active cases constitute 0.24% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 11,99,252 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 67.64 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.76% remains less than 1% for the last 46 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 1.10%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 2% for last 87 days and below 3% for 122 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
SENIOR CITIZENS IN DELHI
As per census 2011, population of the senior citizens in NCT of Delhi is given below:
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Male
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Female
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Total
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5,76,755
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5,70,690
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11,47,445
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing the scheme namely Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana  for welfare of senior citizens across the country including NCT of Delhi which has the following components/sub-schemes :
- Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens 
- State Action Plan for Senior Citizens 
- Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana 
- Senior Able Citizens for Re-employment in Dignity 
- Action Groups Aimed at Social Reconstruction 
- Senior-care Aging Growth Engine -Silver economy for Senior Citizens
- Elderline – National Helpline for Senior Citizen
- Channelizing the CSR fund for elderly care
- Training and capacity building for senior citizens.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, being the nodal Ministry for welfare of senior citizens, has launched the Scheme named as Senior-care Aging Growth Engine -Silver economy for Senior Citizens in 2021. Under the scheme, open notification through SAGE portal is issued for calling the ideas/projects/start-ups working in the elder care segment and fund is provided as equity, subject to the Govt. investment not exceeding 49% of the total equity of the firm.
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Union Government offers imported Onions to State Governments at Rs. 49 to 58 per kg; Union Consumer Affairs Minister Shri Ram Vilas Paswan exhorts State Governments to buy imported Onions as per their initial demandfor direct retailing to consumers
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri Ram Vilas Paswanheld a press conference today to brief media about the overall availability and prices of Onions across the nation along with the imported quantities so far. Shri Paswan said that the Union Government has decided to offer Onions to State Governments at the landing price in Mumbai ranging from Rs. 49 to Rs. 58 per Kilogram. The Union Minister said that imports began from mid-December and States were asked to place their firm demand in order to get the supply from the imported stock. States had initially put a demand for 33,139 MT of Onions which was later revised to 14,309 MT due to various reasons including reduction in domestic prices and improved availability.
The Union Minister stated that 1 Lakh MT of Onions was the target but since the Onion growing season had ended across the world and international prices were high, Orders were placed strategically in small lots and over a period of time to ensure international prices don’t increase drastically. The Union Government had planned the imports based on the initial demand and has already contracted almost 40,000 MT of Onions which will arrive in India before the end of January. So far, 12,000 MT of Onions have arrived in the country and is ready for distribution among the State Government.
Shri Paswan further added that the main concern is to protect the interest of consumers and for ensuring that, the domestic supply is being augmented with imports so that prices are moderated and overall availability is increased. He said that there has to be a coordinated effort between the Central and State Governments and the consumers to ensure this objective is achieved. Therefore, the Union Minister exhorted all State Governments to honour the demands they had placed initially and may even go beyond their initial demand and distribute the imported Onions in their respective States to ensure that prices are moderated.
The Secretary, Consumer Affairs, Shri Avinash Srivastava informed the media that the Cabinet Secretary held a video conference this morning to persuade State Governments to buy more Onions from the imported stock for direct retailing/distribution in the State to increase overall availability and reduce prices. He said that December onwards, the prices had begun coming down which led the State Governments to also reduce their respective demands. The Cabinet Secretary in the VC with 12 States including Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Haryana, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu asked the States to honour the initial demand and pick up more from the imported stock if needed in order to curb prices.
PIB Headquarters
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK OFFERS BANK ON WHEELS SERVICE AT ATHI VARADAR FESTIVAL
Indian Overseas Bank has set up “Bank on Wheels” facility  at Devarajaswamy Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram.
The Bank on Wheels vehicles are stationed at East Gopuram Entrance and another near West Gopuram Entrance enabling the devotees to use the facility and withdraw, transfer or make any money related transactionsduring the festival. The public has welcomed the Bank on Wheels facility as it helps them to withdraw money at ease.
Bank on Wheels service by Indian Overseas bank aims to benefit large number of devotees thronging to Devaraja Perumal Swamy templefor the Athi Varadar Festival at Kancheepuram. An added advantage on using Bank on Wheels is that a dedicated Banking correspondent will accompany the vehicle with a micro ATM inside the Van to take care of all banking services not restricting the facility to be a money vending machine alone. The banking correspondent will also assist with various services like instant Account opening, enrollment of customers in Social Security Scheme, Passbook Printing and other Financial inclusion activities.
Bank on Wheels service commenced on 03rd August 2019 and has received overwhelming response from the public. This facility will be available for the public and devotees at Devarajaswamy Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram until 17th August 2019, according to the press release issued by the Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Judicial Process in Local Languages
Article 348 of the Constitution of India states that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court, shall be in English language. Clause  of the Article 348 of the Constitution states that notwithstanding anything in sub-clause  of clause , the Governor of a State may, with the previous consent of the President, authorize the use of Hindi Language, or any other language used for any official purposes of the State, in proceedings in the High Court having its principal seat in that State.
The Cabinet Committee’s decision dated 21.05.1965 has stipulated that consent of the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India be obtained on any proposal relating to use of a language other than English in the High Court.
Under Article 235 of the Constitution of India, the administrative control over the district and subordinate judiciary in the States vest with the concerned High Court. As regards, use of Hindi or regional language in lower courts, it is decided by the High Court and State Government concerned in consultation with each other.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law & Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
AUSTRALIAN NAVY SHIP BALLARAT VISITS GOA
Goa : 11.11.2020
Australian Navy Ship HMAS Ballarat, a frigate, made a port call at Mormugao Port, Goa on 10 Nov 20. The ship was received by officers from Headquarters Goa Naval Area and the Defence Advisor at the Australian High Commission in India.
After completing Phase I of quadrilateral Naval Exercise Malabar at Bay of Bengal,
HMAS Ballarat is proceeding to participate in Phase II of the exercise in Arabian Sea. The ship would be leaving Goa on 13 Nov 20, and the ship's crew is highly excited about exercising with the Aircraft Carrier for the first time.
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Clean India programme from 1st October 2021 to 31st October: Sri M.N. Nataraj, State Director, NYK, Karnataka
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India in collaboration with State Governments on the eve of 75th year of Independence started a new programme called the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It is a year long progamme to celebrate 75th year anniversary of India, said Sri M.N. Nataraj, State Director, Nehru Yuva Kendra, Karnataka addressing the media about the activities under taken pertaining to “Clean India programme under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” here today.
He said from 1 October 2021 to 31 October 2021 Clean India programme has been initiated to clean and collect waste mainly single use plastic throughout the Country in all 744 District, 2.5 lakh village having the presence of NYKS youth clubs. Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NSS, Panchayat Raj Institutions, Non Govt Organisations, Govt Departments, Youth Clubs, Mahila Mandalas will be initiated to take part and to keep the surroundings clean and waste free.
Highlighting the key activities of the programme, Collection and disposal of Waste through collection drive and door to door Campaign, Village Beautification, Maintenance beautification drives for historical monuments and heritage sites, community centres, Youth club/ Mahila Mandals, school and panchayat buildings etc. and Traditional Water Sources: Cleanliness and maintenance of water bodies through work camps.
Collection and disposal of 75 Lakh kg waste mainly plastic waste throughout the Country covering 744 districts. On an average of 10,080 kg waste per District will be collected and accordingly on an average of 30kg waste per village will be collected & disposed off, he added.
Smt. Natasha S D’Souza, ADG, PIB Benagluru and Shri S.P. Patnaik, Regional Director NYK and Shri K.V. Khadri Narasimhaiah, Regional Director NSS Karnataka were present during the Press Conference.